Based in Daru and reporting to the Deputy Provincial Administrator - Corporate Services, this position leads and oversees all resources and administrative functions of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Division to ensure effective and efficient management of all Western Provincial Administration (WPA) HRM responsibilities: policies, processes, services, programs and practices, across sectors, districts and at all organisational levels in accordance with PNG legislation

The position plays a critical role as a driver of WPAs organisational capacity to deliver sustainable and quality services to our communities and leads staff related strategies, including organisational design and development, recruitment, payroll, learning and development, health and safety and industrial relations to ensure WPA’s human capital sustainability. And oversees critical reporting functions to ensure senior management are provided with HRM data that enables informed decision-making, aligning with PNG’s subnational governance framework.

The role provides strategic support and direction to the Deputy Provincial Administrator, Corporate Services, and has a significant advisory role to the Provincial Administrator, other Deputy Provincial Administrators, District Administrators and Divisional Managers in the provincial administration, the districts and Local Level Governments on all facets of provincial and district HRM priorities and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or a related field deemed relevant by the PNG Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and a Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Development and/or a Management Certificate. A Masters Degree in a relevant field is preferred and can be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE

• Superior knowledge of HRM principles and practices and organizational and management theory and principles;
• Sound knowledge of national, provincial and local-level government functions including PNG’s decentralization framework and subnational reforms;
• Working knowledge of PNG public policy formulation, provincial budget processes, and project cycles;
• Understanding of the relevance, practices, benefits and reporting capabilities of HR Management Information Systems; and
• Significant understanding of PNG Public Service Legislation including the Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-Level Governments, the Public Services (Management) Act and the Local Government Administration Act and relevant Public Service and DPM General Orders and Policies.

EXPERIENCE

• At least five (5) years management-level experience in the field of HRM including organisational and financial planning in a national/ provincial administration or a DPM deemed equivalent corporate role;
• Superior experience in PNGs provincial government socio-economic environment, public policy formulation and implementation particularly in a subnational context;
• Proven experience in the development of strategic plans, merit-based recruitment, managing performance, learning and development planning, developing and implementing policy and preparing and submitting accurate and factual metrics and reports; and
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a high-performing team.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated abilities in leadership and change management;
• Strong public relations, public speaking, presentation, and written communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders, including LLGs and remote communities;
• Capacity to plan and coordinate multiple tasks/activities to meet tight and fixed deadlines, in particular with regard to planning and reporting;
• Analytical approach in problem solving / decision making to address challenges in a resource-constrained environment;
• Proficiency to utilise computer programs to support the operations of the WPA; and
• Service oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism and commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the WPA.

This recruitment is facilitated by Applus PNG Limited.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25057" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.